Link generated with shortcode issue…

Hi!

When using the Button Group widget, and using a shortcode as the link, it seems like some encoding occurs and prevents WP from functioning properly. Let me explain.

My custom shortcode returns a URL, that I build dynamically with add_query_arg. If there is only one argument, it’s fine. But my URL has 2 arguments. The code is similar to this:

$url = add_query_arg(array(
  'type' => 'tmp',
  'slid' => get_the_ID()
), get_permalink(1111));

return $url;

For some reason, when I’m using the shortcode with your Button Group widget, the URL I’m getting is this:

https://dev.com/?type=tmp<span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>&amp;</span>slid=364

But I should be getting this (note the & not being encoded):

https://dev.com/?type=tmp<span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>&</span>slid=364

When using that same shortcode on an Elementor basic button, it’s working fine. Even as a plain shortcode I’m getting the right URL. That’s why I’m leaning toward a manipulation from your plugin. Are you guys using htmlentities before rendering the link?

That being said, normally I wouldn’t care much. But using get_query_var is not working if the & is encoded as &.

Please advise ??

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